ᐅ Ideas Collection: Kampa Bungalow, Built in the 1970s, Approximately 100 sqm Floor Area
Created on: 7 Dec 2014 13:35
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HansvomDach
Hello dear community,
we are considering adding an extra floor to a Kampa bungalow built with a timber frame structure. The alternative would be something completely different or a demolition, or building around the existing structure.
Currently, we live in the mentioned bungalow. Over the past years, the previous owner and we have done a lot of work. For example: new bathroom, new guest WC, all floors replaced, all ceilings renewed, interior walls insulated with a type of advanced polystyrene, new kitchen, basement finished, new windows, new front door, roof newly insulated, exterior landscaping completely redone front and back, building services optimized, new switches, sockets and electric roller shutters installed, network cables laid throughout the house, and more…
This should roughly cover the most important work.
Unfortunately, the house is now too small for us due to a growing family, and we also like it only about 75%. We want it to be really “cool”! We are thinking about adding the extra floor and renewing a lot of things properly. Our idea is also to bring the house’s energy standards up to date in the process (heat pump, possibly solar?! – currently oil heating). We would like to install underfloor heating everywhere. The first floor should be very open with large window areas. Also, the bathroom should be on the first floor (structural considerations). On the ground floor, we want to rearrange the interior walls and include a fireplace. If possible, the fireplace could also be connected to the water heating system. And so on….
The two floors should ideally be connected by a new staircase, which is to be realized as an extension. There is enough space on the plot (approx. 1,000 m² (0.25 acres)). The existing basement is to remain in use. (Is this even possible, and what do we need to pay attention to?)
Now my question(s):
Is there a way to surround the house with a solid construction and then gradually remove the old structure so that we can live in it at the same time, or is that too much effort and too costly?
- Is it possible instead to build up an additional floor without structural problems? – Would it then also be possible to significantly improve the thermal insulation (heat pump, door blower test)?
- Do you have other ideas that I might currently be missing?
If anyone has faced similar challenges and has ideas, I would be very grateful.
Have a pleasant Sunday and many thanks!
HansvomDach
we are considering adding an extra floor to a Kampa bungalow built with a timber frame structure. The alternative would be something completely different or a demolition, or building around the existing structure.
Currently, we live in the mentioned bungalow. Over the past years, the previous owner and we have done a lot of work. For example: new bathroom, new guest WC, all floors replaced, all ceilings renewed, interior walls insulated with a type of advanced polystyrene, new kitchen, basement finished, new windows, new front door, roof newly insulated, exterior landscaping completely redone front and back, building services optimized, new switches, sockets and electric roller shutters installed, network cables laid throughout the house, and more…
This should roughly cover the most important work.
Unfortunately, the house is now too small for us due to a growing family, and we also like it only about 75%. We want it to be really “cool”! We are thinking about adding the extra floor and renewing a lot of things properly. Our idea is also to bring the house’s energy standards up to date in the process (heat pump, possibly solar?! – currently oil heating). We would like to install underfloor heating everywhere. The first floor should be very open with large window areas. Also, the bathroom should be on the first floor (structural considerations). On the ground floor, we want to rearrange the interior walls and include a fireplace. If possible, the fireplace could also be connected to the water heating system. And so on….
The two floors should ideally be connected by a new staircase, which is to be realized as an extension. There is enough space on the plot (approx. 1,000 m² (0.25 acres)). The existing basement is to remain in use. (Is this even possible, and what do we need to pay attention to?)
Now my question(s):
Is there a way to surround the house with a solid construction and then gradually remove the old structure so that we can live in it at the same time, or is that too much effort and too costly?
- Is it possible instead to build up an additional floor without structural problems? – Would it then also be possible to significantly improve the thermal insulation (heat pump, door blower test)?
- Do you have other ideas that I might currently be missing?
If anyone has faced similar challenges and has ideas, I would be very grateful.
Have a pleasant Sunday and many thanks!
HansvomDach
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Bauexperte8 Dec 2014 11:16Hello Hans,
“You want to have your cake and eat it too” – that won’t work!
You’re living in a bungalow, so the structural design reflects that. There may be about a 5% chance that the original builder left the option open for a future extension. Therefore, your first step should be to consult a structural engineer. However, keep in mind that renovation or an extension (if even possible) cannot realistically be carried out while the house is still occupied.
You’ve already invested quite a bit in the house, so why isn’t selling an option?
Who would voluntarily take responsibility for the warranty involved in such an approach?
Regards, Bauexperte
HansvomDach schrieb:
We are considering adding an upper floor to a Kampa bungalow built with a timber frame structure. Is there a way to encase the house in a solid construction and then gradually dismantle the old parts so that we can continue living in it during the process, or would that be too complicated and costly?
“You want to have your cake and eat it too” – that won’t work!
HansvomDach schrieb:
An alternative would be something completely different or a demolition and rebuilding around it.
You’re living in a bungalow, so the structural design reflects that. There may be about a 5% chance that the original builder left the option open for a future extension. Therefore, your first step should be to consult a structural engineer. However, keep in mind that renovation or an extension (if even possible) cannot realistically be carried out while the house is still occupied.
You’ve already invested quite a bit in the house, so why isn’t selling an option?
HansvomDach schrieb:
The existing basement is to continue being used. (Is that even possible, what should be considered?)
Who would voluntarily take responsibility for the warranty involved in such an approach?
Regards, Bauexperte